2025 Holiday Boutique

Mark your calendars for the
2025 YMCA Holiday Boutique

LOCATION: 500 East Citrus Ave, Redlands, CA 92373
DATE: Saturday, December 6th & Sunday, December 7th
TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
ENTRANCE: FREE

Boutique

YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry Bakeshop is a curated market of handmade crafts and artisan goods. This market is an annual event hosted the first weekend of December every year. Located at the Redlands Family YMCA. This is an event you won’t want to miss!

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE

Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour and YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry Bakeshop help benefit the YMCA of the East Valley Legal Aid Program and our YMCA Scholarships. For 45 years, the YMCA Legal Aid Clinic has been providing consultations and advice, as well as low-cost document preparation and court filing services.

 

Over 75 Local Vendors

Shop for unique and one-of-a-kind gifts and support your favorite local artists at the Redlands Y Holiday Boutique. With over 60 vendors you are sure to check off names on your holiday shopping list.

Greeting Cards
Journals & Paper Crafts
Ornaments
Ceramics
Bath & Beauty
Jams & Jellies
Wreaths
Hand Sewn products
Floral
Tote bags & purses

Jewelry
Skin Care
Woodwork
Candles
Quilts
Signs & wall art
Soaps
Bows & Hair Accessories
Pet treats
Crochet

Being a Vendor - New Changes for 2025!

Mark your calendars: December 6-7, 2025

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YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry is a curated market of handmade crafts and artisan goods in historic Redlands, California. The market is an annual event hosted the first weekend of December every year. Located at the Redlands Y, the Y Holiday Boutique and Pantry is an event you won’t want to miss! 

HANDMADE CRAFTS

We’re looking for one-of-a-kind, hand-crafted masterpieces from talented designers. We want fresh ideas, new products, and breathtaking designs that our shoppers will adore. 

1000'S OF SHOPPERS

Each year, our event brings thousands of shoppers to our Holiday Boutique. From moms shopping for the perfect gift for their family to individuals finding the cutest accessory for their holiday party, we have a large demographic of individuals looking for unique, handcrafted items. 

46 YEARS OF TRADITION 

The Y's Holiday Boutique & Pantry is celebrating our 46th year and has become a tradition for locals in our community to attend. Alongside our historic Holiday Home Tour, the Boutique & Pantry is truly a Redlands Holiday Tradition. 

HOLIDAY SHOPPING FOR A CAUSE

Proceeds from the Holiday Home Tour and YMCA Holiday Boutique and Pantry benefit the YMCA of the East Valley Legal Aid Program and our Y Financial Assistance program. For over 40 years, the YMCA Legal Aid Clinic has been providing consultations and advice, as well as low-cost document preparation and court filing services. Shop for your holiday gifts while also helping to benefit the community. For more information on the Legal Aid Clinic, please call (909) 792-2762.

Review Our Vendor Agreement

If you are interested in being a part of our 2025 show, please review our vendor agreement prior to joining our prospect list or submitting an application.

Those that submit an application agree to the policies found in our Vendor Agreement, and a $25 application fee (only charge when you are accepted into the Boutique), so please review our conditions carefully before applying.

Interested in being a vendor in the 2025 Boutique?

Please review our Vendor Agreement below before applying for our 46th Annual Holiday Boutique, December 6th & 7th, 2025.

 

YMCA Vendor Agreement

Prior to applying for our 46th Annual Holiday Boutique, please review our Vendor Agreement. Our agreement covers need-to-know information about being a vendor.

First and foremost, our Holiday Boutique is a fundraiser that helps benefit our Legal Aid and YMCA Scholarships. It is our greatest privilege to serve our community and to raise the funds to do so through exciting events and generous donations. We are grateful for each vendor that participates and for allowing their beautiful creations and talent to benefit the Y.

Our organization’s core values include honesty, caring, respect and responsibility. These values are the foundation of our event and are embodied by our staff, volunteers, and vendors. So please be respectful to everyone inside our facility and parking lot.

With thousands of shoppers each year, our boutique has become a staple in holiday events in the Redlands community. Our shoppers know they can find unique, handcrafted gifts for the entire family!


Important Dates

2025 Boutique Dates:

July 21: Applications Open
September 12: Vendor Application Deadline*
September 30: Accepted Vendors Notified
October 10: Marketing and Social Media Kits Sent
November 7: Deadline for all Booth Fees*
December 5: Set-Up Day
December 6 and 7: Holiday Boutique Weekend

*Applications and/or fees that have not been paid by the deadline are subject to a $10 late charge that will be added to your booth fees. A minimum of half of your payment will be due upon receipt of the invoice. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than November 7th. This Year there will also be an Application Fee of $25 for all accepted vendors.


Getting Started as a Vendor

The Redlands Holiday Boutique is a curated market. 

We select vendors that we know our shoppers will adore so that our event can be a huge success each year. We base our decision on our demographics’ interest, pricing, and the photos you submit to us via the application. Unfortunately, we are not able to approve all vendors due to limited space and product diversity. Since this event is first and foremost a fundraiser, we don’t want similar items to compete with our Pantry. As such, we will strictly limit vendors selling food items. If you have any food items, the Pantry Committee must give their approval before your Vendor Application can be reviewed for acceptance. Any items that have not been formerly approved, cannot be displayed or sold.”

You pay $0 at the time of applying, all application and booth fees are due once you have been notified of your acceptance into the show.

If you have turned in an application by September 12th and have been approved, you will be emailed an invoice for your booth by October 10, 2024.

Please note: prior acceptance and participation in our boutique does NOT guarantee acceptance into this year’s show.

Handmade Market

We require that all of our vendors sell handcrafted items only and we reserve the right to remove items that are inappropriate or do not fit our holiday boutique. Our shoppers love handcrafted items, especially as gifts for friends and family. We want our boutique to be filled with fresh, unique products that cannot be found anywhere else!


Pricing & Costs

EXCITING UPDATES FOR 2025!
We’re thrilled to share new updates that makes participating in our event easier and more rewarding than ever before while enhancing yours and your customer’s experience!

In the past, we asked our vendors to contribute 20% of their sales to support the YMCA of the East Valley. This year, we’re changing things up — and we think you’re going to love it! These changes were made with thoughtful consideration, and with the goal of ensuring we continue to support our Legal Aid Program and YMCA Scholarships in a sustainable, equitable way.

We understand that changes can impact everyone differently, and we want to acknowledge that this transition may be more challenging for some. Please know that our intention is to create a system that is fair and consistent for all, while also helping us fulfill our mission to serve those who need us most. We truly believe these updates will bring positive outcomes, and we are deeply grateful for your continued partnership, patience, and understanding.

Starting in 2025, you keep 100% of your sales — and take your earnings home with you the same day! That means no more waiting for checks — your hard work pays off instantly.

Because this is still an important fundraiser that supports our Legal Aid Program and YMCA Scholarships, we’ve adjusted booth pricing to help continue the impact that vendor donations once made. And of course, if you still feel inspired to give, donations are always welcome during the event days and will go directly to supporting the YMCA’s mission.

Please note: Since the YMCA no longer requires Vendors to donate 20% of all sales, Vendors acknowledge they are solely responsible for handling all monetary transactions related to the sale of their goods or services. The YMCA will not facilitate, manage, or be held liable for any exchange of money between vendors and attendees. This includes, but is not limited to, the receipt of payment, refunds, product delivery, and the resolution of any disputes that may arise from such transactions. Vendors are expected to bring their own payment processing systems and manage all sales independently. By participating, vendors acknowledge and accept full responsibility for their financial dealings during the event.


Vendor Booth Fees
We offer multiple price points for our vendors. Vendor’s booth fees are not due until after you have been notified of your acceptance into the show. Please note: We cannot guarantee the same space as the prior year for returning vendors. Double Booths are limited and will be issued in the order in which the approved applications were received.

Full Weekend Options (Saturday & Sunday)
(Booth Space shown as Depth × Width)
$300 Single Booth (6’ ×10’ total space)
$400 Double Booth (6’ × 20’ total space)
$500, Premium Booth (Endcap spot 6’ X 12’ and an adjoining 6’ X10’ space, no electricity)**

Single Day Options
$200, Sunday Only - Single Booth (6’×’10 total space)
$300, Sunday Only - Double Booth (6’×20’ total space)

$200, Saturday Only - Single Booth (6’×10’ total space)
$300, Saturday Only - Double Booth (6’×20’ total space)

Please note we will NOT allow vendors to share tables. All accepted vendors will be charged a $25 Application Fee that will be included on your invoice. A minimum of half of your payment will be due upon receipt of the invoice. The remaining balance must be paid in full no later than November 7th.

*Vendor applications will be accepted till September 12, 2025. After this date, a $10 late charge will be added to the spots.  

**Double Booths and Premium Spots: There are limited spaces available. If you select this option, it is not guaranteed. We will do our best to accommodate all needs. We work with Premium Spot vendors individually to determine optimal placement and dimensions. Electricity is not available at premium spots.

What are vendor fees used for?

From advertising to boutique production costs, we use vendor fees to not only cover the costs of this event but to make sure that our boutique is set up for success.

If you find you are no longer able to participate in the show we, unfortunately, cannot offer a refund of the vendor fees.


Displays & Set Ups 

At the Y's Holiday Boutique, we want your display to shine as bright as your items.

With all of the hard work and love that you pour into your products, we want to make sure that your booth display sells your products and contributes to the fun environment of our event. Feel free to make your booth a one-of-a-kind experience for shoppers so they can enjoy their shopping experience from start to finish. We do not permit lit candles or other items that can be a danger to our shoppers or other vendors. For those that need electricity or want to request a certain booth configuration, please email hometour@ymcaeastvalley.org and we will do our absolute best to accommodate you.

Set-Up

As a vendor at our event, you will be responsible for setting up your own booth. You are more than welcome to bring in any props, displays, freestanding backdrops, or other small touches to make your display a total masterpiece. Please just ensure that any items your bring fit within your vendor space. We are unable to offer additional products, props, or pieces for any of our vendors’ displays.  Absolutely no decor of any kind can be hung from the gym walls. If you would like to hang items please make sure you have a freestanding backdrop.


Advertising 

Receive complimentary social media shout outs & exposure as a vendor!

To help gain some serious buzz about our boutique, we’ll be giving you graphics and pictures you can post on your Instagram, Facebook, and website as well as print pieces you can give to friends, family, and fellow vendors! Once accepted in to the show, you’ll get your complementary marketing kit to help us spread the word about our event! The marketing kit will be filled with goodies—with the option of either digital pieces, print pieces, or both!—that you can use to promote your shop and the boutique as a whole.


No More Centralized Check Out!

The YMCA will no longer be doing a centralized checkout. Here is what that means to you:

The Y is no longer retaining 20% of your total sales. As such, all monies such as cash, checks, and credit cards will be handled by you. That means no more waiting for a check after the event. Whatever you make goes home with you same day! And of course, if you still feel inspired to give, donations are always welcome during the event days and will go directly to supporting the YMCA’s mission.


Liabilities 

We understand that protecting your creations is your number one priority.

We know just how important your designs and creations are to you and we work very hard to keep all items safe and sound! However, in the event that something goes missing, is broken, etc., we cannot be held responsible. Throughout the event, our staff will be monitoring as closely as possible but certain circumstances and accidents are out of our control.


Tax Forms

Learn more about the required taxation forms to participate.

To take part in our show, we require that vendors complete a W-9 form and provide a business license number. For those without a business license, you can submit your Driver’s License #. The IRS requires that we submit information regarding both our show and our wonderful vendors so we must receive all required information from each vendor.  The W-9 form must be submitted at the time of booth fees are paid.